MSc Defence: Agent-Based Modelling of the Individual Adoption of Eco-Products in Canada (Kira Tarasuk)
Date and Time
Location
SSC 1511 / MS Teams (contact gradms@uoguelph.ca for meeting link)
Details
CANDIDATE: Kira Tarasuk
ABSTRACT:
With Canada’s understanding of the effects of climate change and the policies they have put forward in the attempt to be net-zero by 2050, this thesis aims to model the adoption both the electric cars and solar panel federal policies and determine if there are any factors that would make the individual more likely to adopt one of these policies. Using agent-based modelling, this thesis determines if an individual’s income or perception of climate policies might impact their adoption rate, and if there are any ways for the government to increase the level of adoption.
Examining Committee
- Dr. Allan Willms, Chair
- Dr. Monica Cojocaru, Advisor
- Dr. Mihai Nica, Co-Advisor
- Dr. Geordie Richards, Department Examiner